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Weight Loss drugs could save airlines $580 million a year in fuel costs - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com)

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[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Excellent point! But then wouldn't that mean fewer cargo planes? So still less fuel overall even if not on a per-plane basis.

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

Micro economics: Price will reduce to maximize utilization

The world we know: reduction in cost means increased profits we can funnel directly into fuel for the CEO'S private jet and super yachts.

Carbon isn't considered a cost by the wealthy and powerful.